Chakra

59-08 Main Street, Queens, NY 11355
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Chakra has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Feb 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Sanitized equipment or utensil” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Chakra on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
58
Jul 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Apr 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chakra last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chakra on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chakra?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chakra.

How does Chakra compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chakra most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chakra's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chakra have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chakra means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chakra inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chakra is inspected around two times per year on average.